Promotions are based on academic credentials, teaching effectiveness, length of service and extracurricular service to the university.

Stelian Grigoras

Mariana Grigoras is chair of the social sciences and humanities department. She earned a Master of Arts degree from the University of Bucharest. She also received the Northwood Faculty Excellence Award in 2011.

Stelian Grigoras teaches in the mathematics and science department. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and both Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees from the University of Bucharest.

Douglas Hentschel

Hentschel is chair of the Operations and Supply Chain Management department and also teaches in the mathematics and science department. He earned his master's degree at Clemson University and bachelor's degree from Kalamazoo College.

Karla Spaeth

Spaeth is chair of the Hospitality Management program. She received master's and bachelor's degrees from Northwood University. She was recognized with the Michigan Campus Compact Faculty/Staff Community Service-Learning Award in 2009, and was a recipient of Northwood's Innovation Award in 2010.